The River Flit is a short river in Bedfordshire, England. It flows through Flitwick, then past Greenfield and Flitton, then through Clophill, Chicksands, and Shefford, then past Stanford, before meeting the River Ivel at Langford. Its name is not ancient but a back formation from Flitton. See http://www.wildlifebcnp.org/localgroups-flitvale.htm for more info on the river
- Fishing the River Flit
According to "FishHere" web site "River noted for Carp, Dace, Perch and Roach fishing. Run by Shefford and District Angling Association. Permits are available from local tackle shops." See http://www.fishhere.co.uk/FishingDirectory/FishingDirectoryCategories/FishingDirectoryViewItem/tabid/146/Default.aspx?IID=2369
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